Tuesday November 28

Jess Daddio, travel editor for Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, is scheduled to give a presentation, ‘A Woman’s Experience Biking the Great Tour Divide Route’ as part of the adventure sports colloquium series this evening at 7:00pm in Room 1013 of the Center for Adventure & Outdoor Studies (CAOS) building at the McHenry campus of Garrett College. For more information persons may contact the Garrett College Adventure Sports office at 301-387-3330.

A new addition to the Tumbarello Clan! I know so many of our readers – locals, second home owners and visitors alike – I thought I would share my first grandchild has arrived safely Monday morning.

Garrett County needs you! Today is Giving Tuesday, an internationally recognized day of giving back to our communities. Consider joining the movement and giving back – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, gift or the power of your voice in your local community.

And speaking of giving, Sabrina Liggett from the Painted Cupboard, will be walking around downtown Oakland on today and Wednesday of this week to get donations for the children’s treat bags for A Great Small Town Christmas on December 8th. If you would like to donate please let Michelle Ross know and they can have someone swing by. Contact Michelle at GOBA (301.334.2691) for more information.

The Lodges at Sunset Village has a special going on until Wednesday, November 29th. They are giving 5% off a one-night booking and 15% off additional night rentals. These prices include free ski lift tickets and/or other discounts (check for specifics).